CVE-2026-84579
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macOS Golden Gate Logic Issue Leads to Unexpected Execution

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-11-03

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, macOS Tahoe 26.7. Opening a file referencing a network share may lead to unexpected software execution.

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Published
2026-10-20
Last Modified
2026-11-03
Generated
2026-11-09
AI Q&A
2026-10-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-07
NVD
CVE-2026-84579
EUVD
EUVD-2026-104706

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple macos to 15.8 (exc)
apple macos From 26.0 (inc) to 26.7 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-703 The product does not properly anticipate or handle exceptional conditions that rarely occur during normal operation of the product.

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Executive Summary

A logic issue in macOS allowed a file referencing a network share to unexpectedly execute software. This was fixed in recent macOS versions by improving checks.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves unexpected software execution when opening files referencing network shares. Detection may require checking macOS system logs for unusual file execution events from network paths. Review logs for processes launched from network-mounted volumes or shares.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow malicious software to run on your system when opening a file linked to a network share. This may lead to unauthorized access or data breaches.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify any direct impact on compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA. The vulnerability involves a logic issue leading to unexpected software execution when opening files referencing network shares, but no compliance implications are mentioned.

Mitigation Strategies

Update to the latest version of macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequoia 15.8, or macOS Tahoe 26.7 to address the logic issue.

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